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D353 VGM

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,885 miles

both front inner wheel archs starting to corrode

both front outer c.v. gaitors perrished

both rear inner wheel archs been repaired

both sills heavily corroded + chassis corroded

bulkhead corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,602 miles

both rear shock absorbers getting weak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear shockabsorber turret plated from inside of boot

slight rust both outer sills at rear and nearside inner sill at rear

slight rust offside front chassis leg

washers require attention

Fail 8 Nov 2006 79,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills getting rusty at rear and nearside inner sill getting rusty at rear

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber turret plated from inside of boot

slight rust nearside rear and offside front brake hose ferulles

slight rust offside front chassis leg

washers require attention

Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 77,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers getting weak

heavy rust nearside front chassis

slight distortion offside rear brake

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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D353 VGM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D353 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D353 VGM registered?

D353 VGM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D353 VGM safe to buy?

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